109 Year Old Veteran and His Secrets to Life Will Make You Smile, Short Film Showcase

Meet Richard Overton, America s oldest veteran. In this lively short film by Matt Cooper and Rocky Conly, hear the whiskeydrinking, cigarsmoking supercentenarian reveal his secrets to a long life. Subscribe: Get More Short Film Showcase: Access our digital archive by becoming a member of National Geographic: , NationalGeographic, Veterans, ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film Showcase: The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic s belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.